| 释义 |
lockup
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: from lock up, v.
1. : an act of locking or the state of being locked
< lockup occurs regularly at six o'clock >
2. : something that is or is intended to be locked: as
a. : jail; especially : a local jail where persons are detained prior to court hearing
b. Britain : a shop or store without living quarters
c. chiefly Britain : rented storage space (as a locker or garage) that may be locked by the user
d.
(1) : a credit obligation (as a renewed note) or other investment in which capital is locked up
(2) : a stamp or other philatelic item bought speculatively for anticipated appreciation in value
3.
a. : the operation of locking up imposed letterpress matter
b. : the quality of such locking up
< a secure lockup for foundry > |